Geee, I guess thanks are in order for letting us help
you spend money. But, more seriously, if you want to
go long, the Sigma 400/5.6 APO might be your best bang
for the buck. I had one at one time and it was more
usable and contrastier that the Zuiko 300/4.5 with the
1.4X, especially wide open. A good eagle lens.
Warren
PS. A lunchtime game I used to play with my best buddy
was to go into an electronics store, camera store or
hardware store and convince the _other_ guy to spend
money. Whoever spent less won.
--- AG Schnozz <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well, I survived the annual review process. In
> fact, our
> company is surviving so far, despite the demise of
> the telecom
> industry.
>
> Yeehaa! (that's Yowza! to the rest of you) Not
> only did I get
> a decent raise, but also a terrific bonus to boot.
> AND I just
> interviewed for a new position which could be a tax
> bracket or
> two more lucritive. (top candidate!) Ok, enough of
> the
> bragging intro. I absolutely give the glory
> elsewhere on this
> one.
>
> Anyway, the bonus is quite decent and is partially
> earmarked for
> a new kitchen stove and possibly a refridgerater,
> but my
> wonderful wife has suggested that the remaining
> portion go
> towards camera stuff! How much depends on the
> refridgerator.
> But I'm looking at $400-600 for "stuff".
>
> The OM-4 will go in for maintenance. (Subtract $150)
> B&H will supply some film supplies (Subtract $100)
>
> So, therefore I'll have $200-400 left over. Hmm.
> Doesn't look
> quite as much as it first did... Bummer, I was
> thinking about a
> 300/2.8. Does she REALLY need that refridgerater?
>
> Maybe a used color enlarger?
> Maybe a color printer for the computer?
> Maybe a used E-10?
> Maybe a Keiv? ...excuse me while I...
> Maybe a decent macro setup? Can always trade the
> 50/3.5.
> Studio flashes and backdrops?
> Stroboframe?
>
> What does a decent 300/2.8 cost these days? Should
> I risk the
> wrath of the household and say no to the "chiller"?
> Would that
> put an unnecessary "chill" on the household? Will
> that 300/2.8
> come with a seperate bed?
>
> These are decisions I haven't had to make in YEARS!
> Help me out
> folks! I would even consider MULTI-COATED lenses
> here. (Scary,
> huh?) Could just go surfing www.zuikoholic.com.
>
> This could be my chance to "de-retro" myself.
>
> Current harem:
> 24/2.8 (whammied and could use replacing)
> 35/2.8
> 50/3.5
> 100/2.8
> 135/3.5
> 200/4
> OM-2S
> OM-4
> Flash
> Couple of bags
> Tripods galore
> Omega 66 BW enlarger
> Federal 4x5 BW enlarger
> Nikon Coolscan II
>
> AG-Schnozz
>
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